Walking
The War on … Walking and Biking?
Corporations and policymakers aren't just promoting car dependency — they're actively making it harder to walk, bike, and move in our communities. So why is it so hard to name their enemies?
Krakow is a Polish Pedestrian Paradise
Check out how car drivers simply stop for pedestrians — and not just pedestrians in a crosswalk, but also pedestrians about to enter a crosswalk or even just thinking about maybe entering a crosswalk.
‘We’re Not Copenhagen’ Is No Excuse Not to Build a Great Biking And Walking City
A team of researchers identified eight under-the-radar cities leading the local active transportation revolution — and a menu of strategies that other communities can and should steal.
MIT Research Finds Increasing Heat Makes Cities Measurably Less Walkable
An analysis of thousands of summertime walking trips through Boston finds that, on average, a 1 degree increase in perceived temperature makes a walking trip feel 81 meters longer.
Talking Headways Podcast: Running to Work
Bridge engineer Daniel Baxter on his almost daily running commute in Minneapolis.
America Walks Urges Support for Stronger Vehicle Safety Standards
NHTSA has proposed safety standards to redesign vehicles with dangerous front ends. But it doesn't do nearly enough to keep pedestrians safe, says America Walks.
Car-Free in Dallas?! It Can Be Done!
Our op-ed columnist went back to the Big D last year for a high school reunion and was pleasantly surprised by some of what she saw.
